National Institute of Immunology (NII) has currently issued 2 live job notices with 2 open vacancies. Details are provided below.
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1 Project Assistant vacancy at National Institute of Immunology (NII)
National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications from eligible candidates for filling 1 post of Project Assistant on fixed-term basis under a research project. Applications must be submitted on or before 02-05-2026.
| Post Name | Project Assistant |
| Project Name | Decoding the Circadian and Microbial Drivers of Neuroimmune Dysfunction in Chronic Toxoplasma gondii Infection |
| Project Description | This research examines how biological clocks and gut bacteria influence brain health during long-term infections. It focuses on the parasite Toxoplasma gondii and how it disrupts the communication between the immune system and the nervous system. The study aims to find out how the timing of body processes and the presence of certain microbes can lead to brain inflammation or dysfunction. By understanding these drivers, the work helps in finding new ways to treat chronic infections that affect behavior and mental health. This research is funded by ANRF. |
| Duration | Tenable till 20-03-2029 (Contract for one year or till project duration) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - M.Sc./M.Tech in Immunology/Neurology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Life Sciences/Microbiology/Molecular Biology or any other related field of Life Sciences from recognized university.
- Desired: experience in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry; proficient in cloning techniques
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 20,000/- per month plus 30% HRA (As per funding agency norms/DST OM dated 10-07-2020) |
| Age Limit | No maximum age limit |
| Selection Process | The selection process will involve preliminary shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by interviews of the shortlisted candidates. |
| Application Fee | Candidates are required to submit a Demand Draft of Rs. 100/-, drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, payable at Delhi/New Delhi, in favour of Director, NII. Applicants belonging to SC/ST/PH categories and women candidates are exempted from payment of fees, subject to submission of valid documentary proof. Payment may also be made through UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to Bank Account No. 1484101001636. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates must apply strictly in the prescribed format and send their applications via email to the Project Investigator at majumdart@nii.ac.in or majumdartanmay@gmail.com. The application should clearly indicate the name of the project and must include the following: - Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Email ID, fax number, and telephone number
- Names of three referees
The subject line of the email should be: Project Assistant. |
| Last Date to Apply | 02-05-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Tanmay Majumdar, Staff Scientist-IV (Principal Investigator); Email ID: majumdart@nii.ac.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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1 Project Research Scientist I vacancy at National Institute of Immunology (NII)
Applications are invited by National Institute of Immunology (NII) for filling 1 contractual post of Project Research Scientist I under a research project. Last Date for submission of applications is 07-05-2026.
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist I |
| Project Name | Delineating the genetic interactions between Histone Demethylases and DNA damage repair genes to develop personalized tumour detection and treatment |
| Project Description | This research focuses on the advancement of cancer diagnostics and targeted therapies. It aims to achieve a deeper understanding of how specific proteins, known as histone demethylases, communicate with the genes responsible for repairing DNA. When these interactions are disrupted, it can lead to tumor growth. The study looks for unique genetic patterns that can help doctors detect cancer early and choose the best treatment for each individual patient. This research is funded by ICMR. |
| Duration | Tenable till 3 Years |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification | - Post Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences including integrated PG degrees as per ICMR norms.
- Desirable: PhD degree in any field of Biological Sciences with a research publication.
- Required experience: molecular biology, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, epigenetics (ChIP-seq and DNA methylation profiling); handling of mammalian cell lines and advanced cell culture techniques including patient-derived organoids.
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| Monthly Salary | Rs. 56,000/- per month + HRA 30% (As per funding agency norms) |
| Age Limit | Nil (No age limit) |
| Selection Process | The selection process will comprise initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications, followed by interviews of the shortlisted candidates. |
| Application Fee | Candidates must submit a fee of Rs. 100/- either by Demand Draft, drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, payable at Delhi/New Delhi, in favour of Director, NII, or through online payment using UPI/Paytm/PhonePe to the following account: - Beneficiary Name: Director, NII
- Account No.: 1484101001636
- IFSC Code: CNRB0001484
Applicants belonging to SC/ST/PH categories and women candidates are exempted from payment of fees, subject to submission of valid documentary proof. |
| How to Apply | Interested candidates must apply strictly in the prescribed format provided below and submit their applications via email to the Project Investigator at rkyadav@nii.ac.in. The application should clearly mention the name of the project and must include: - Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Email ID, fax number, and telephone number
- Names of three referees
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| Last Date to Apply | 07-05-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Staff Scientist-IV (Principal Investigator); Email ID: rkyadav@nii.ac.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi (Delhi) |
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